NEXT IAS September, 2019 > TEST YOURSELF a. a2. 3. a, 95. with reference to the Composite Water Management Index 2.0 (CWMI 2.0), consider the folowing statements 1 2 It is released by Deparment of Water Resources, iver Develoament and Ganga Rejuvenation, os. lt measures states performance in providing piped water to vilages. Doth and Puducherry were the only Union Tertitories Included in the rankings Which of the statements given above isfare correct? fa) 1and3only ——(b) 2andSonly (©) 1and2only (a) 1, 2and Sonly Consider the following statement about the Intergoveramental Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services ((PBES): Science-Polcy Platform on 7. 1, [nis formed under Global Coaltion of the Willng on, Polinators. 2, _AllStatos Members of the United Nations are eligible ‘or PRES membership. Which of the statements given above isfaré correct? fa) Tony (0) 2only (©) Both tand2 (a) Noither tinor 2 In the context of Global Goaltion of the Wiling.on Polliators, consider the folowing statement as. 1. Inga has become tne frst South Asian country to join this organization 2. As par of the coaltion, members have'to focus on research to conserve pollinators 3. It provides global red list specticaly for insect pollinators. ‘Which of the statenignts given above isfare correct? fa) 1and2only (0) 2only os. {e) 1 and only (@) 2and3 ony ‘Red Mud’, refersto which of the folowing? (a) Algal blooms. (©) Reet-bullding corals, {c) Alumina Refinery Residues (ARA) (9) Flue ash Which of the following can be the potential applications of Red Mua? 1 Remove sulfide from aqueous systems Material for metal recovery aro, ‘Sol conditioner in acidic peatiand ‘A base catalyst for chemical reactions Production o building materials ike geopolymers Choose the correct option using the codes given below. (@) 1,2and3 only (b) 2, Sand ¢ only (©) 3,4andsonly — (d) 1, 2,3, 4 andS only Incontext of the Vaauita Porpoise, consider the following statements: 1. Mis endemic to coastal waters a India. 2. Its the most endangered marine mammal in the worl 3. The International Union for Conservation of Nature (UCN) categerized itas’Extnctin the wile ‘Which of te abovesmentioned statements are correct? (a) fand2only — (b) 20nly (©) tony (@) 4, 2and3 only “This temple ig located on Sagar Isiand in the Sunderbans. and is well known for its Gangasagar fair; ts facing the threat of rising Seas due to climate change and will be submerged in the next few years. It is believed that the temple is located at the point where the Ganga River meets the sea. The above-mentioned statements. are referring to which tomple? (a) Hanseswari temple (b) Jor Bangia temple (6) Kap Muni temple (a) Rasmancha temple In the context of Geotextle, Consider the folowing statements: 1. It's asemspermeable textile material 2. They are used to increase soll stablity, provide {erosion control or aid in drainage. Which of the above-mentioned statements are correct? (a) tonly (0) 2only (6) Both tand2 ——_(d)_ None ofthe above With reference to the Water striders, consider the following statements: 1. These semiaqualic insects can walk or run on the surface of the water. 2. They act as an indicator of water qual 3, These bugs have an extraordinary long larval stage. 4. These bugs serve as predators and scavengers. Select the correct option using the code given below: (a) tand4only (band S only {©) Nanddonly (3) 12 Sand Consider the fllowing statements about ne Copennagen accord 1, This agreementis similarto the KyotoProtocal, except that each country’s acceptance and participation is, not mandatory,an. an. ans. ana, ais. NEXT IAS Current Affairs September, 2019 2. Itis nota legaly binding agreement 3, This accord sets real targets of emissions reductions, Which of the statements given above is/are correct? fa) 1and only (0) only (c) Sony (@) 1 and 2ony BASIC, often seen in the news, is a bloc consisting of which ofthe following countries? 1. Brazil 2 India 3. South Attica 4. China 5. Argentina Select the correct option using the code given below (@) 1,2,8anddonly (b) 2,8and 4only (©) 1.3,4andSonly (d) 1.2.3, 4and5 Consider the following statements about Convention ‘on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wid Fauna ana Flora (CITES) 41, Italso is known as Washington convertion 2. This international treaty ensures the elimination of ‘endangered animals and plants trade. 3. tiga legally binging treaty which supersede national laws. 4, The CITES Secretariat is administered by te United [Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) Which of tho statemonts given above isfare correct? (@) 1,2and only (b) 1 and only (©) Sand4only ——(d)_Afofthe above With reference to Environmental and Social Management Framework (ESMF), consider the following statements: 1. _NITI Aayog has prepared this project 2. The project seeks to enhance coastal resource efficiency and resilience, 3, tis.a par of World Bank funded project Which of the above-mentioned statements are correct? (a) Land only (b) 1and3 only (©) 2and3only (ed) 1,2 and 3 With reference to, India State of Forest Report (ISR), consider the following statements 1, [tis an.annual survey report published by Forest Survey of India 2. According to the report, the lowest forest and tree cover in the countrys in Rajasthan, Which of tho statements given above is/are correct? fa) tony (0) 2only (©) Bothtand2 (a) Neither t nor 2 With reference to, Forest Cover’, consider the following statements: 1, Ib tefers to all lands more than one hectare in area with a tree canopy of mare than 10%, respective of land use, ownership and legal status. ars. a7, ais. ans, ao. Current Affairs Questions 2. It does not include orchards, bamboo and palm plantations. 3, The forest cover Ie assessed through remote sensing supported by intensive ground verification and etd dala from National Forest Inventory (NF. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? fa) Sony (0) 1 and only (©) 2ony (@) 1and2 only With reference to Greenpeace, report on $0, led “Global SO, emission hotspot database: Ranking the world’s worst sources of $0, polluion’, consider the following statements: 1. India is the largost emitter of sulphur dioxide in tre world 2, Burning of blomase and forest fires are the greatest contriburs of sulphur dioxide. \Winich ofthe statements given above is/are correct? (@) Vonly (0) 2only (©) Both and 2 {d) Neither t nor 2 “Quality Unknown: The Invisible Water Crisis" report is published by? (a) Central Pélution Contol Board (b) NITI Aayog (6) World Bank (8) United Nations Development Programe Blue baby syndrome caused by contamination of drinking water with which of the following? fa) Cadmium (0) Nurate fe) Fluoride (a) Arsenic In context of the Forest Specialist Index, consider the following statements: 1. _Itisdeveloped by World Meteorological Organisation (wo), 2. Ittracks wildlife hat depends ently on forests 3, It i developed folowing the Living Planet index methodology. Which of the statements given above isfare correct? (a) Tand2only ——(®) Zonly (©) 2and3only (a) 1, 2and3 only \With reference to “Below the Canopy" report, consider the following statements, 1. Global Green Grown Institute publisnes this eepor. 2. Its the frst ever Global Assessment roport of forest Biod'versity 3, Report findings shows that just the changes in tree cover — detorestation or reforestation — were not espansible forthe decline in wialie populations. Which of the statements given above isfare correct? (a) Tandon (@) Zonly (©) 2and3ony ——()_1, 2and onlyCurrent Affairs Questions 21, a2, 23, 24, cs. Consider the following statements about EL-Nino: 1. tis an inegular event of abnormal warming of Indian Ocean, 2, The fise in the sea-surtace temperature during E! Nilo worsens the air pollution levels over northern, Incia. 3, Itatfeots the monsoon in India adversely. Which of tho statements given above is/are correct? a) teay (0) 2 and3 only (c) Sony (@) 1, 2and3 only ith reference to, Antarctic Oscillation (AAO), consider the following statements, 1. hig also refered to as the Southern Annular Mode (SAM) 2, It is @ measure of the pressure gradient between tho tropical caste and the western Pacific Ocean waters, Which of the statements given above is/are correct? fa) tony (0) 2only (e) Bothtand2 —— (d) Neither t nor 2 Consider the following statements about “Aad Mahotsav"™ 1. Aadi Manotsav i a joint inttatve of the Ministry fof Culture and Tribal Cooperative » Marketing Development Federation of India (TRIFED). 2, This National Tibal Festival was held at Nagalang. Which of tho statements given above is/are correct? 1, tony 2 Bony 3 Both Tand2only 4 Neither t nor 2 Which of the following palrs are correctly matched? Art forms Associated Regions/state 1. Spawodance = — Kerala 2. Jabrodance Ladakh 3. Wari art = Manarasnira 4 Gondant — Himachal Pradesh Selectitne correct aption Using the code given below (a) 1,2and only (b) Sand only (e) ZanoSonly —(d)_ 1, 2and Sonly Consider the following statements about the Tribal Cooperative Marketing Development Federation of India (TRIFED) 1. It is @ nationallevel apex organization functioning under the administrative control of Department for Promotion of Industry & Internal Trade. 2. It helps in capacity building of the tribal people ‘through sensitization and taining 3. Itexplores marketing possiblities for tribal products In national ang international markets, Which of the statements given above is/are correct? fa) 1and2only ——(b)_ Zand 3only (©) 1andonly (a) 1,2and3 26. 7. 2s. as, 30. next ins Current Affairs September, 2019 “Atlas of the World's Languages in Danger’ is published by {@) United Nations Economic and Social (€Cosoc) (b) Hertage for Peace (©). Cultural Heritage without Borders (CHW) (€) United Nations Educational, Scientiic and Cultural (Organization (UNESCO) Consider the following statements: 1, 2019 is the United Nations’ International Year of Ingigenous Languages’ 2. India has the highest number of ving’ indigenous languages in the wor ‘Andamanese language family Is confined to India alone. ‘Which of the statements given above is/are not correct? {@) 2and3only (0) only (©) Vandzonly (a) 1 and only In context of Greenberg's diversity index, consider the following statoments: 1, Itmeasures the probability o having diferent mother fongues when Iwo people selected randomly from the population 2, The value of Index ranges from 0 to 88 where 0 ‘means total versity and 99 mean no diversity Which ofthe statements given above isfare correct? fa) tony (0) 2only (©) Both tand2 (a) Nether 1 nor 2 With reference to Jamshed-iNavroz, consider the following statements: 1. It's celebrated to mark the beginning of the new Iranian calender. 2. Itis celebrated in August in most ofthe world ‘Which of the statements given above ise correct? fa) tony (0) 2only (©) Both tand2 ——(d)_Netther t nor 2 Consider the following statements: 1, The foritied city of Jaipur founded by Sawa Jai Singh lias been added inthe UNESCO world heritage ste ist 2. Jaipur was established on the plain and built according fo grid plan interpreted in the light of Vedic architecture 3, The streets feature contnuous colonnaded ‘businesses that intersectin the centre, creating large public squares called chaupars. ‘Which of the statements given above is/are correct? fa) 1and2ony ——(b) Zand only (©) tandsonly —— (d) 1, 2and3 Council31, 32. 33. 34. NEXT IAS Current Affairs September, 2019 In context of Automated Multimodal Biometric Identification System (AMBIS}, consider the folloning statements: 1, Maharashtra has became the frst state to adopt this system, 2. It uses facial recognition technology and iris 8. The evidence gathered through this system can be produced betore judiciary. Which of tho statemonts given above isfare correct? (a) 1and2only ——(b) Band 3only (©) tand3only (a) 1,2 and 3 Consider the following statements about Crime and Griminal Tracking Network & Systems (CCTNS) 1. _Itis amission mode project under the Untied Mobile ‘Application for Now-age Governance (UMANG) 2. Itaims at creating a comprehensive and integrated ‘system or enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness fof policing through adopting of principle of e-Governance. Which of the statements given above isfare correct? fa) Tony (0) 2only (e) Both tand2 —(d) Neither t nor 2 Consider the following statements about Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Electric Vehicles in Inca Phase (FAME India Prase Il) 1, Itisan initiative ofthe Ministty of New and Renewable Energy, 2. Under this scheme, the government wil ter Incentives for electric buses, three-wheolers and ‘our-wheelers to ba used for commercial and non- ‘commercial purposes: 2, Incentives will be extended to enly those vehicles, Which are fied with advanced battery like a Lithium lon watery, 4, Thyll encourage inferinking of renewable energy sources with charging infrastructure, Which of the statements given above isfare correct? (a) 1and3only” ——(b) Zand only (©) 2.3and4only (a) Sand4only \ith reference to iron-ion battery or Fo-ion battery (FIB), Consider the folowing statements 1. The ton ion battery is cost effective. 2, Ihean be fabricated in an ambient condition due to the less reactive nature of iron, 3. It is less stable than Ithium ion batery and needs protection from overcharging and preventon from shon-creuitng Which of the statements given above is/are correct? fa) 1and2only ——(b) Zand only (©) 2ony (@) 1.2and3 ass. 36. 37. 3s. 38, Current Affairs Questions In context of Micradot technology, consider the following statements: 1, Microdots are the nano-size metal particles that ean ‘cary information 2, Mictodots are permanent and can be read physically with naked eyes. 3. It-can helo check theft of vehicles and use of fake spare parts 4, It can be used to give unique identitication to vehicles. Which of the statements given above isfare correct? fa) 1and2only ——_(b) Band only. (©) 1.2and4ony — {¢) 1, Sand 4ony Consider the following statements about Universal Immunization Programme (UIP) 1. tis an integral component of tne government’ flagship Repraduotive, Maternal, Newborn, Child ‘and Adolescent Heath (RMINCH4+A) approach. 2. Under this programme, Government is. providing vaccination, free of cost against twelve vaccine preventable diseases. Which of the statements given above isfare correct? (@) tony (0) 2only (e) Botntand2 (a) Nother tnor 2 Consider the folowing statements about Rotavirus: 41. Rotavirus is @ leacing cause of diarthea in chiliren less than fe years of age. 2, It ansmits through the fecal-ora route, Current there is no approved vaccine for preventing Rotavirus diarthea Which of the statements given above isfare correct? fa) 1andsonly ——(b) Zand only (©) tand2only —(@)‘1, 2and3 Consider the following statements: 1, India will set up its frst ever ISRO Technical Lia'son Unit (TLU) in Moscow, Russia 2, ITLUwillenable etfective technical coordination and collaboration witncther space agencies/industres for timely realization of SRO's Gaganyaan programme, ‘Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (@) tony (0) 2only {@) Bothtand2 (a) Neither t nor 2 In context of 'Notitiable Disease’, which of the following statemonts are correct? 1. Only government hospitals are bound to report cases of notifiable disease to the government, 2. Any fallure to report a notifiable disease is a criminal offence. 3. Making a disease legally notifable allows the authorities to monitor the disease,Current Affairs Questions 40. an, a2 ss. 4, Tne cnusof notiying any disease and implementation lies withthe cenize government. Select the correct option using the codes given below: fa) 2and3only ——(b) and 4only (©) Zand4only (a) 1, 2and Sonly with reference to Fedor (Final _ Experimental Demonstration Object Research) or Skybot F850, consider the following statements: 41. [tis the fist ever robot sent by any space agency in the space 2 Russian space agency-Roscosmos has sent this humanoid robot Fedor into space 3. Fedor will perform operations that are dangerous for humans on board spacecraft and in outer space. Which of the above-mentioned statements are correct? (@) tony (0) 1 and2 only fe) Sony (@) 2 and only With reference to the Vikram Sarabhai Journalism Award in Space Science Technology and Research, Consider the following statements: 1, Department of Sclentitic and Industrial Research, Under the Ministry of Science and Technology have. ‘announces this award 2. ft will be given to those joumalsté who have contributed to the fields of space science, applications and research, 3, Nominations are open fo allnationaliahd international Journals, Which of the statements’ given above is/are correct? (a) 2and3only \(b) 1 and2only (©) 2ony (@)_ Sony Consider the following statoments about Pradhan Mant kisan Maan-Dhan Yojana (PMLKMY): 1, tis a voluntary and contrioutory pension scheme for all land holding small and marginal farmers (upto 2 hectare), 2. Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) shal be the ‘pension fund manager and responsible for pension pay out 3, Farmers, who are beneticiaries of PM-Kisan Scheme, are not oligiblo 10 register under this schome. 4, The spouse is also eligible to get a separate pension ‘upon making separate convioutions to the fund. Which of tho statemonts given above isfare correct? (a) 1,2anddonly (0) 2, Sand 4only (©) 1.2and only (a) 1 and4 only In context of Pradnan Mant’ Klean SAmman Nidhi (PM- KISAN) yoina, consider the following statements 1, [tis @ central sector scheme with 100% funging from Government of India, ass. 46. ss. next ins Current Affairs September, 2019 2. Itaims to supplement the financial needs ofall small ‘ang marginal farmer families having combined land hold ngfounership of up to 2 hectares, 3. 6,000°s. per year willbe paid to each eligible farmer inthree equal installments, Which of the statements given above isfare correct? fa) tony (0) 2and only (©) andsonly —(d) 1, 2and3 Consider the following statements about National Essential Diagnostics List (NEDL): 1. Tho Contral Drugs Standard Control Organization, finalized Inc's trst NEDL; 2. Allthe medical devices andin-vire diaghestic device (VD) covered under this new regulatory system 3, India has become the fist country to Compile such a list 4 th wil help to address the antimicrobial resistance Which of the statements given above isfare correct? (a) 1,2and only.“ (b) 2,8and 4only (©) tand4ony — (d) 1,2, 3and 4 Which of the following stato has launched Krushak Assistance for Livelihood and Income Augmentation schemo (KALIA) io encourage cultivation and associated activities? (@) Telangana (0) Kamataka {@) Odisha (@) Maharastra With reference to seed cerification in India, consider the following statements: 4. Seed certification and labeling is mandatory and ‘compulsory in India 2 Seed cortication is a logally sanctioned system Under Indian Seed Act 1966 and Seed Rules 3. Seed cerification ensures genetic purty and Uniformity in seed quality regulation ‘Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (@) tony (0) 1 and2 only (©) 1and3only (a) Zand 3only Which of the following statements most appropriately defining the objective of "Ambedkar Hastship Vikas Yojana (AHVY)"? (2) Guarantee healthcare faciitios to all weavers (b} Provide ‘nancial support every month 10 boost the morale of artisan (6) Mobilize tne artisans into Selt Help Groups (SHG). (2) Provide an open market to arisans to increase their global reach Consider the following statements. 1. President alone has the power to include or exclude any entry in the Scneduled Castes list.ss, 050. 51, 952, 5s. NEXT IAS Current Affairs September, 2019 2. Pariament have the power to nolily which castes in the couniry and in specific states come under the category of Scheduled Castes Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (@) tony (0) 2only {@) Both tand2 (a) Neither t nor 2 Incontext of Ramanujan Machine, consider the folowing statements: 1. Indian Mathematical Society has developed it 2, [tis not realy a machine but an algorithm. 3, ft proposes conjectures formulas by matching numerical values, without providing any proots, Which of the statements given above is/are correct? fa) tony (0) 1 ands.eny {c) 2and3only (a) 1, 2and3 In context of Spek-RG, consider the following statements 1. This space observatory intended to replace the “Russian Hubble’ 2. Russia and Kazaknstan have jointly developed this space telescope. 3, It will ebsorve black holes, magnetic fields Which of the statements given above is/are correct? neutron star and fa) 1and2only (0) and 3only {c) 2and3only (a) 1, 2ands Bakonur Cosmodrome, recently seen in the EWS: is. located in whicn country? (a) Pussia (0) Germany (o) France (@)_Kazaknstan, Consider the folowing statements about the Pigrimage Rejuvenation and Spiritual, Herlage Augmentation Drive (PRASAD) scheme: 12° Tiyan initiative by the Ministry of culture, aimed at Integrated develooment of pigrmage destinations in aplanned manner 2, Focusof this scheme isto develop particular thematic circut consisting of various spirtual destinatons in a stale and union terrtory, 3, The World Bank provides financial assistance for his soheme, Which of the statements given above isfare not correct? fa) 1and2only ——(b) Zand only {c) 1and3only (a) 1, 2and3 Consider the following statements about National Creche Scneme (NCS) 1. Ministry of Women and Child Development nas Intiated NCS for children of working mothers, 2, isa central sector scheme, 954, ass, 056. 87. Current Affairs Questions 3. focuses on children of 0-8 years, of working women who are emoloyed for & minimum period of 15 days inamom, 4, The Central Soctal Weltare Board (CSWB) is esponsible for implementing his scheme with othor NGOs, Which ofthe statements given above isfare correct? (a) 1,8anddonly (0) 2, Sand 4only (©) Vand4ony (a) 2and only ith reference to Hayabusa2, consider the following statements: 1, It's an asteroid sample-relurn mission operated by NASA. 2, This mission Wil provide knowledge on the evolution cof te inner planets ang originoflfe on Earn 8. _Iuhas become the frst ver space prove to gathor ‘material from beneath the surface of an aster, Which ofthe statements given above isfare correct? (a) 1and2only (0) 2and3only (©) Vand3only (a) 1,2and3 Which of the following pairs are correctly matched? ‘Space mission Targeted Asteroid + Hayabusa2 = ttokawa 2 NEAR Shoemaker — Eros 8 Hayabusa = Pyugu 4. OSIAIS-Rex = Bennu Select the correct option using the codes given below: fa) Vand4only —(b) Zand 3only (©) 2and4ony ——(¢)_ 1, 2and4 only With reference to Free Space Optical Communications. (F800) technology, consider the following statement 1, This optical communication technology uses light to transmit data for telecommunication and intemet applications. 2. Itean help to connect the isolated and dificult terrain, forest areas, river crossings and railway crossings. 3. FSOC doliver high-speed, high-capacity connectivity cover long distances — ust lke fiber optic cable, but without tne cable. Which of the statements given above isfare correct? fa) Vand2only ——(b) Zand 3only (©) tandsonly ——(@)1, 2and3 Consider the following statements about Project Loon: 1, [tis an iniiative by Microsoft Corporation. 2 It involves sending hot air balloons to the stratosphere in order to deliver WiFi access to rural ‘ang underserved areas. \hich of tho statemonts given above isfare correct? fa) tony (0) 2only (©) Bott and2 ——(d) Nether t and 2Current Affairs Questions 058. 58. 60. 261, 962 83. With reference to Canine Distemper Virus (CDV), ‘consider the following statements: 1. It causes highty contagious and fe-hreatoning cisease in wild carivores caused by asingle-stranded NA virus, 2, It spread only through direct contact with infected animals an materials 2, is preventable tough vaccination Which of the statements given above isfare correct? f@) 1and2only ——(b) Zand 3only {c) 1and3only ——d)._1,2and3 With reference to the National Electric Mobility Mission Pian (NEMMP) 2020, consider the folowing statements, 1, _NITI Aayog has launched this plan to promote largo- scale manufacturing of electric vehicles in incia 2. twill provide a roadmap for the faster adoption of electric vehicles. 3, Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Hybrid. & Electric Vehicles in India (FAME India) scheme is. part of this plan Which of tho statemonts given above isfare correct? (a) 1and3only ——(b) 1 and2 only (©) 2and3only — (d) 1,2 and 3 With reference to International Electro” Vehicle (EV) Conclave, consider the folowing statements 1. This knowledge-sharing platform, promotes flow of Information at all levels inthe automotive sector. 2. Inierational Centre for Automotive Technology) (ICAT) in association with India Energy Storage Alliance (IESA) organized i Which of the statements given above is/are correct? fa) tony (0) 2only (@) Both and2 (a) Nelther-t nor 2 In/August 2019, some days were almost turned into night in Sao Paulo, Brazil because (a) Brazi's biggest volcano sent millions of tonnes of dust into the sky. {b) Atmospheric” polation from the coal fired power plants was accumulated due to a combination of slalie ar and other envitonmental factors (©) Amazon rainforests sutfered one of the deadliest ‘orest fires, (2) It was one of the cles of South America that witnessed one of the rarest total solar eclipses, Mangdechnu hydroelectric power plant isa joint venture ‘of Inaia with which ofthe following countries? (@) Bangladesh (0) Nepal {c) Myanmar (@) Bhutan India and China are common members of which of the folowing groupsbodies? ass. a7, ass, next ins Current Affairs September, 2019 1. Nuclear Supplier Group (NSG) 2. Missile Technology Cantrol Regime (MTCA) 3. Wasseraar Arrangement Solect the correct answer using the code given below. (a) tony (b) 2 and 3 only (c) Sony (a) None of these With ‘reference te the ‘Promotion of Agricultural Mechanization lor In-Situ Management of Crop Residue’ consider the folowing statements: 1. INis acental sector scheme launched to arrest ero. During in all the states of India 2. Under it, the financial asslstanée of 50% of the cost is provided lo farmers for purchase of related machines, ‘Which of the statements ven absve ise correct? (a) tony (0) 2only (©) Both tand2 — (d) Nether 1 nor2 Chumb: Valley is located al the trbjunetion of which of the folowing countries? (@)_ Nepal, Bhutan and China (©) Bhutan, India and China (6) India, China and Myanmar (8) Incia, Pakistan and China Under ‘double fortification of satin India, salt i fritiod vith (@) lodine ang Vi. Ab) Iron and lodine (6) Calcium and Vit. (d)_lodine and Vit. B12 Consider the following statements about the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) 1. It's an autonomous exganisation 2. _Itisunder the administrative contolofthe Depariment cof Science and Technology. 3. {twas established in pursuance of the report of the Royal Commission on Agriculture ‘Which of tho statemonts given above are correct? (a) Vand2only ——(b) 2and only (©) 1and3only (a) Allof the above To achieve the target of $5 trilion economy, the Government has emphasized on which of the following drivers of behavioural change? 1. Laissez fare 2. Incentives 3. Nudge Select the correct answer using the code given below (a) Jand2only ——(b)_2andS only (©) 1and3only ——_(d)_Allof the above ‘The recently passed Code on Wages, 2019.amalgamates which of the falowing Acts? 1. The Payment of Wages Act, 1996 2. The Minimum Wages Act, 194870. ann, a7 7s, 7s, NEXT IAS Current Affairs September, 2019 8, The Payment of Bonus Act, 1965 4, The Equal Remuneration Act, 1976 Select the correct answer using the code given below. (a) 1,2and only (b) 2and4 only (c) 1,3and only (d) Allof the above \Whichotthe folowing is/are among the recommendations fof “Injeti Stinivas Commitee’ on corporate social responsibility (CSR)? 1. CSR spending should not be eligible for tax deductions 2. Banks and limited labiity partnerships also to be covered by amandatory OSR expenditure framework 3, There should be an exemption trom constituting & CSR committe for tose companies that spend loss ‘than Fi, 50 lakh on the activity, 4. CSR activites should be aligned with Sustainable Development Goals (SDs). Select the correct answer using the code given below {@) 1,2and only (0) 2,S.and 4only [c) 1,Sanddonly — (d) Allof the above ‘Composite Water Management Index (CWM) A tool for ‘water management’ has bocn dovolopod by: (a) NITIAayog (©) Ministry of Jal Shaki {c) Ministry of New and Renewable energy {a} Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Woifare Which of the folowing countnes would be connected by, the Chinese Maritime Sik Road? 1. Indonesia 2 Tutkey 8 Kenya 4. aly Select the correct answer using the code given below fa) land only (0) 2Gand only (c)1,2and donly | (d) 1,2,8.and4 ‘Which of the following is/are among the initatives of NIT Aayoa? 4. AMRUT 2 3, Atal Innovation Mission Select the correct answer using the code given below fa) 1and2only —(b)_ Zand Sonly (©) 1andSonly (a) 1, 2ands Consider the following statements about the International ‘Charter on Space and Major Disasters (|CSMD) 41, India’s ISRO is also a member ofthis charter 2 Itaddresses only natura disasters, 3. It can only be activated in instances of fast-onset disasters, Which ofthe statements given above are correct? fa) 1and2only ——(b) Zand Sonly (c) 1andonly (a) 1, 2ands Digital india 7s, 7s. avs, a7. Current Affairs Questions Consider the following statements: 1. FSSAI had issued the standards for fortication of five staples, namely, wheat flour, rice, mik, ol, ard double forte salt 2. Inorder to promote and aitferentiate between regular products and fortiied products, a “4F* logo has been developed by FSSA ‘Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) tonly (0) 2only (6) Both tand2 (a) "Neither 1 nor 2 Which of the following are among the objectives of the "Nuclear Non-prolferation Treaty? 1. To prevent the spread of nuclear Weapons and ‘weapons technology. 2. To promote cooperation in the peaceful uses of nuclear energy, 3. To ban all nuclear explosions - everywhere, by everyone 4, Tofurther the goal ot achieving general and complete disarmament Select the corract answer using the code given below (a) 1.2and3only — (b) 2,3 and 4 only (©) 1,2and4only — (d) 1, 2,Sand4 Which ofthe following isfare among the components of India’s nuctear doctrine? 1. NoFirst Use 2. Massive Retaliation 3, Credible Minimum Deterrence Select the correct answer using the code given below: (a) Vand 2only ——(b) 2 and 3 only (6) 1andsonly (a) 1, 2and3 India seeks to become a member of which of the following bodies? 1, Nuclear Supplier Group (NSG) 2. Comorenensive Nuclear-Test Ban Treaty (CTBT) 3. Non-Prolifration Treaty (NPT) Select the correct answer using the code given below (a) 1 only (b) 2and3.ony (c) 3only (@) ‘and 3.enly A Contvaly Sponsored Pilct Scheme on ‘Fortication of Rice & its distribution through Public Distribution System Is boing Implomented by the: (2). Ministy of Women and Child Development (0) Ministy of Consumer Aare, Food and Public Distribution (¢). Ministy of Agriculture and farmers Weltare (8) NITI Aayog Consider the following statomonts regarding the ‘Representation of the People (Amendment) BilCurrent Affairs Questions si, os 83, 84, 8s. 1. It seeks te decrease the limit on election expenditure 2, Iadvocates stale lunding of elections, 3. The bill was presented as a private member bil, Which of tho statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1and2only ——(b) Zand only (©) Tandon (d)_Allofthe above Which of tne following benefits are provided to the political partes in India? 1. Provision of ffee time on public broadcasters for natonaland registered state partes during elections 2. Benefits like security, ofice space and utilly subsidies to national partos, 3. Registered poltical partes in India do not have to pay income tax. Select te correct answer using the code given below fa) 1and2only ——(b) Zand only (©) Tand3only (a) 1,2and3 Who among the folowing isfare the members of "NITI Aayog? 1, Prime Minister of India 2. Chie! Ministers of allhe States 2, Governors of al the States 4, Ut Governors of Union Terttories Select the correct answer using the code given below. {@) 1,2andSonly —(b) 2,S.and 4 only (©) 1,2and4only — (d)_Alfof the above Consider the folowing statements: 1. Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan covers chileren in the age range of 4-18 years, 2, IGDS covets children ine age range of 0-14 years, 3, Disha Covers children with dsabiliies in the age range of 0-10 years, ‘Which ofthe statements given above are correct? 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